Aside from the factory provided hold-down clamps, which, as you state, allows some shiting of the canopy, drill the bottom canopy rail and the top of the bed rail/top edge of the bed rail, 5/16" holes (2 or 3 on each side), then install 5/16" bolts, with 5/16" fender washer on the top of the fiberglass bottom flat of the canopy and also a 5/16" flat washer in the bottom side of the truck bed rail. This will anchor the canopy and not allow it to slide or move. I've done this procedure with extra bolting down of canopies before and it works well.
I run the Leer 100xr as well on a 8' bed and had to drill through the bed rails to bolt it on. 5 bolts on each side with 2" fender washers to spread the tension. Super sharp truck, bud, very nice job!
I bought my 2013 Tacoma in October, it came with a SnugTop Super sport canopy. I was debating on selling it at first, but it has served me so much purpose. I love it. However, the configuration the original owner went with was just the small fold out window. I wish mine had windoors or sliding windows. I’d said keep checking out the forums. I believe Amazon has a canopy mounting kit that’s worth looking into.
I did two things that I think helped with the shifting. (1) I put a nylon nut on the bolt and snugged it against the aluminum block. This stops the bolt from being able to back out. (2) I put modified unistrut bolts and nuts on each side to lock the aluminum block in place. A better solution is to cut a hole through the channel and drive a bolt right through but I didn't want to do that. I saw one person on youtube actually had the canopy supplier drill a hole through the canopy ledge and into the Tacoma rail and bolt that way. I think they got them to do it so that the warranty still applied.
I was just thinking ahead with a power generator and as I'm browsing, I see the power generator @ 9:05 and at the same time it shows up in my recommended-on amazon LOL, I think I know which one to buy.
Good review. I have one being built and I ve seen that issue from another guy. Have you thought of adding 2 more clamps? Your dealer could accommodate that let them know.
My thoughts about your sliding shell is you can mount a cargo rail on the front of the bed and put two more mounting points there or for a cheaper fix, lift the shell and put a few pieces of skateboard grip tape on the top of the bed rails and bottom of the shell. They should lock it in place. Just my 2 cents though.
Watched a lot of these. Great review. Just ordered one. Didn’t want to pay for the roof rack. Now I am going to call and pay up to add it. 6.0 with my wife 5’8. 5.6 bed on a Tundra crewman. Are we going to fit sleeping.
It might be a little tight. I am 8" longer than the tacoma box and I fit diagonally. The 2 of you might be able to sleep diagonal in the 5.5' box but you'll have to see. Thanks for tuning in, Cheers.
Didn't your truck come with some square metal mounting locks I keep forgetting to install mine,four of them were included along with the four plastic rail tie down wheel mounts they were all in the little cubby under the rear seats I'm pretty sure those would help prevent the camper shell from shifting or you can easily find them at a local hardware store or online my canopy is a century high rise -c heard they are a sister property to Leer
Someone may have already suggested this and/or you already came up with a solution but anyways, can you use a big enough T nut I think is what it is called in the OEM rails on each side of the Leer hardware used to "bolt" it in place and then some kind of homemade spacer that will hug the Leer nut that's in the bed rail but allow a bolt to go through it and screw into the T nut which should stop the Leer mounting hardware from sliding front to back even if the Leer hardware came loose?
@@Ultrarunnerdan yeah i mean the LEER tent weighs over 100 lbs and it has a weight limit of 600lbs. I think the dynamic weight limit is 250 but the static weight limit isnt really listed anywhere. You'd have to assume its over 700 if LEER makes tents to top their canopies. Should definitely be safe running one!
I bought the same shell and kinda regret the lack of headroom since installing a Decked system. Curious if you had a way to lock the window from inside? thanks for the info.
I assume You're talking the rear hatch/ window. We don't lock it from the inside but pull it down and it latches. Look into the pop n lock system that is available. I believe you can lock it with your key fab with that system.
I had the same problem with my ARE canopy messing up my paint on my bedrails. i made some brackets that fixed the canopy to the M5 rivnuts on the bed rails. it hasnt moved since. contact me for some photos
We just purchased some API clamps off of amazon for third gen Tacomas. They so far are working fantastic and should be universal for all canopies. Had to buy a longer 3/8 bolt than included, but otherwise seems to be a great solution.
Any tips on sealing the shell/bed? I’m also getting minor leaks up by the cab. Previous owner tried some black caulk but the gap is significant. Also looks like there’s seepage somewhere, got some rusted interior bolts.
AS far as those mounting bolts go... you can go buy some galvanized pipe with a diameter just big enough for the screws to fit through. Cut the pipe in lengths equal to the ideal distance between the top of the clamp and the shell. Then use flat, and lock washers and torque it down real good and it should stay put.
Please consider this constructive criticism and not a slight. Please script your videos to focus a little better in relation to your title. I was really interested in the topper but after 15 minutes you hardly talked about it, I've watched a couple of your other videos and you do tend to go on tangents. I am really interested in the content and I realize how tough it is but focus will really boost the value of watching a video.
I bought a leer 122 and it came with a leaky gasket that required three trips to the shop to fix. A big gap between the seal and window door which made the lock not work this also took three trips to the shop. Now my two back Bay windows are leaking water that soaks the side rails. I only owned this camper for three weeks. I will never buy leer again.
Why not put a rubber mat on Truck bed and then a Mattress to to sleep on ! Then you have a lot more Room inside Truck Cap for sleeping Vs Only about 1 foot of Space to Sleep in
Well I mean you could do that but then you’d have to take all of your gear out of your truck in order to sleep in the bed. With the platform you can store most of your gear under the platform and not worry about moving everything in and out every time.
Leer caps are junk . i just has the third lear top installed on friday and monday going back to the dealer to have them reorder cap number four. Cap 1 returned due to bad paint and bad side windows, cap 2 returned due to bad side windows ( looked like cheap warped plastic ) .Cap 3 , i spent $900.00 more on to get better side windows .outside cap looked great but carpeted headliner was not glued rights and falling off. Leer has no quality control and no customer service, I'm just glad the dealer is so good and that it keeps on replacing them. Do not buy leer, their price is not worth the poor' quality you receive and the total lack of customer support this company will give you
Let us know if you have any questions about the Leer or the Rig setup!
Why did you decide to go with leer over other brands/alternatives
Aside from the factory provided hold-down clamps, which, as you state, allows some shiting of the canopy, drill the bottom canopy rail and the top of the bed rail/top edge of the bed rail, 5/16" holes (2 or 3 on each side), then install 5/16" bolts, with 5/16" fender washer on the top of the fiberglass bottom flat of the canopy and also a 5/16" flat washer in the bottom side of the truck bed rail. This will anchor the canopy and not allow it to slide or move. I've done this procedure with extra bolting down of canopies before and it works well.
video?
Ready for your next video…. you’re really talented at doing these videos
Thank you for your video. You put things in to perspective for me. I bought my leer last week.
I run the Leer 100xr as well on a 8' bed and had to drill through the bed rails to bolt it on. 5 bolts on each side with 2" fender washers to spread the tension. Super sharp truck, bud, very nice job!
thank you appreciate that 🤝
I'm glad I stumbled on your video. I think this video along with the comments helped me make up my mind
Love the mood lighting
I bought my 2013 Tacoma in October, it came with a SnugTop Super sport canopy. I was debating on selling it at first, but it has served me so much purpose. I love it. However, the configuration the original owner went with was just the small fold out window. I wish mine had windoors or sliding windows. I’d said keep checking out the forums. I believe Amazon has a canopy mounting kit that’s worth looking into.
Ordered them today! Thanks for the info!
Huge help boys. Great info!
I did two things that I think helped with the shifting. (1) I put a nylon nut on the bolt and snugged it against the aluminum block. This stops the bolt from being able to back out. (2) I put modified unistrut bolts and nuts on each side to lock the aluminum block in place. A better solution is to cut a hole through the channel and drive a bolt right through but I didn't want to do that. I saw one person on youtube actually had the canopy supplier drill a hole through the canopy ledge and into the Tacoma rail and bolt that way. I think they got them to do it so that the warranty still applied.
“I’m 6’9 and your not” is quite possibly the best argument for wether or not you can fit in a camper shell I’ve ever heard 🤣🤣🤣
😂
I'm 6'3" and have slept in the bed of my 1st gen on a couple occasions, would not recommend.
@@taylorhickman84 its a bit of a squeeze
I'm 5'2 and would be just fine in the backseat, but I'm interested in a topper to do all this the right way :). I dig it
I was just thinking ahead with a power generator and as I'm browsing, I see the power generator @ 9:05 and at the same time it shows up in my recommended-on amazon LOL, I think I know which one to buy.
Excellent informative video. I have the Leer 180, bit more head room.
Hope you have a video on your rack system on the leer factory installed tracks
We will get on that! Cheers!
Update? Still got it, have you got something else. Did you ever solve the shifting problem by adding more clamps
I had an issue with another topper on a previous pick up. I ended up adding a few screw "C" clamps along the bed rails and that stopped the movement.
yeah ended up buying some clamps like that off amazon
Nice review man. Does the Leer come with the inside handle so you can pull it closed and lock it when you're inside?
Great build and review! I want to find the lights, can you provide details please?
Really warm huh?
Definitely have to caulk the tacoma bed before putting a cap on it. Learned that the hard way haha
How do you lock your cap while your sleeping?
thank you for mentioning how it cuts into the paint, that's 100% a no buy for me. Appreciate the heads up
Good review. I have one being built and I ve seen that issue from another guy. Have you thought of adding 2 more clamps? Your dealer could accommodate that let them know.
Did you consider the Leer 180XR for more headroom? I’m torn between the cleaner look of the 100XR and mid-rise 180XR for my Gen 2.5 with 6’ box
Nicely done
My thoughts about your sliding shell is you can mount a cargo rail on the front of the bed and put two more mounting points there or for a cheaper fix, lift the shell and put a few pieces of skateboard grip tape on the top of the bed rails and bottom of the shell. They should lock it in place. Just my 2 cents though.
those are great ideas :) thank you 🙏
How did the dust fix work for you?
Watched a lot of these. Great review. Just ordered one. Didn’t want to pay for the roof rack. Now I am going to call and pay up to add it. 6.0 with my wife 5’8. 5.6 bed on a Tundra crewman. Are we going to fit sleeping.
It might be a little tight. I am 8" longer than the tacoma box and I fit diagonally. The 2 of you might be able to sleep diagonal in the 5.5' box but you'll have to see. Thanks for tuning in,
Cheers.
Ive got a 5 foot bed and im 6'3... have any tips on how to fit?
you honestly might not be able to unless your feet hang way out of the box. best option might be a bed-rack with a rooftop tent
@@ftroutdoors1532 I’ve got a roam Vagabond Lite currently but wanted a camper shell 😂
@@nicoaguilar13 i mean you could probably sleep in an L shape but you’d wake up with scoliosis so that might not be ideal 😂
@@ftroutdoors1532 haha man I already do that in my full bed at home XD
@@ftroutdoors1532 curious where you got your mattress? I ordered my leer 100XR should be here within the next month!
Wasn’t sure if you said or not but is your truck long or short bed?
Long-bed
Didn't your truck come with some square metal mounting locks I keep forgetting to install mine,four of them were included along with the four plastic rail tie down wheel mounts they were all in the little cubby under the rear seats I'm pretty sure those would help prevent the camper shell from shifting or you can easily find them at a local hardware store or online my canopy is a century high rise -c heard they are a sister property to Leer
When closing the back glass from inside, do you just pull on the metal tab in the middle?
Also, Now I really want to wrap my truck
Thanks
I grab the metal frames of the latches on either side of the back glass. Quick tug and it latches easily.
@@ftroutdoors1532 Thanks, I appreciate it!
@@ftroutdoors1532 I drilled a 3/8" hole in that tab then bolted a 6" nylon strap to it to help close.
Can you give me name of your foldable mattress and where you bought it?
Cheers :) www.amazon.ca/Tri-Folding-Mattress-Removable-Children-Orthopedic/dp/B08MZT9M3B/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=milliard%2Btrifold%2Bmattress&qid=1628005439&sprefix=milliard%2Btrifol&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzSzlYS0s0SjVMRVE0JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDg0OTEzM0E1QUpQNEVLRlBVUiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTc4NzE3MUVQT1RRVEZVNkhDQyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&th=1
Someone may have already suggested this and/or you already came up with a solution but anyways, can you use a big enough T nut I think is what it is called in the OEM rails on each side of the Leer hardware used to "bolt" it in place and then some kind of homemade spacer that will hug the Leer nut that's in the bed rail but allow a bolt to go through it and screw into the T nut which should stop the Leer mounting hardware from sliding front to back even if the Leer hardware came loose?
thanks for the suggestion that should work. We went with some canopy clamps off of amazon
Buy some of the standard clamping style hold downs typically used on canopies and run those into addition to what leer supply. No way that’s moving
Could you mount a tent on too of this?
you could yes. I believe the weight limit of the canopy is 700 pounds, so you could probably have a rooftop tent with up to 3 people in it safely.
Thanks man. I tried searching all over the place for the static weight limit and came up short of a solid answer.
@@Ultrarunnerdan yeah i mean the LEER tent weighs over 100 lbs and it has a weight limit of 600lbs. I think the dynamic weight limit is 250 but the static weight limit isnt really listed anywhere. You'd have to assume its over 700 if LEER makes tents to top their canopies. Should definitely be safe running one!
Dude thanks for the review, I'm holding the leer brochure trying to decide, I might go with RSI
What kind of bed is that? Where can I find it?
What mattress did you decide to go with?
I bought the same shell and kinda regret the lack of headroom since installing a Decked system.
Curious if you had a way to lock the window from inside? thanks for the info.
I assume You're talking the rear hatch/ window. We don't lock it from the inside but pull it down and it latches. Look into the pop n lock system that is available. I believe you can lock it with your key fab with that system.
I had the same problem with my ARE canopy messing up my paint on my bedrails. i made some brackets that fixed the canopy to the M5 rivnuts on the bed rails. it hasnt moved since. contact me for some photos
Would love a picture of your brackets. I have the same top
We just purchased some API clamps off of amazon for third gen Tacomas. They so far are working fantastic and should be universal for all canopies. Had to buy a longer 3/8 bolt than included, but otherwise seems to be a great solution.
@@JonnyRichMusic the package came with 6, but we only used 4. We ran the truck hard last week and the canopy didn’t budge.
I have the same canopy, definitely agree the dust is more intrusive than water. What seal kit did you use for the tailgate gaps?
Maxseal tailgate seal!
@@ftroutdoors1532 thank you!
Any tips on sealing the shell/bed? I’m also getting minor leaks up by the cab. Previous owner tried some black caulk but the gap is significant. Also looks like there’s seepage somewhere, got some rusted interior bolts.
How tall is it?
don't know exactly but it wasn't super tall. Had to crawl into it
Cool truck! What kinda lights did you use? I couldn’t find what you called them online
hey thank you. They are called the SiteLight String by BioLite.
Anyone use a construction ladder rack with these ?
AS far as those mounting bolts go... you can go buy some galvanized pipe with a diameter just big enough for the screws to fit through. Cut the pipe in lengths equal to the ideal distance between the top of the clamp and the shell. Then use flat, and lock washers and torque it down real good and it should stay put.
Just paid for a 100xr
Get it in 4/8 weeks
Now I’m wondering if I
Made a mistake ⁉️
So do you think you made a mistake?
Love it
Please consider this constructive criticism and not a slight. Please script your videos to focus a little better in relation to your title. I was really interested in the topper but after 15 minutes you hardly talked about it, I've watched a couple of your other videos and you do tend to go on tangents. I am really interested in the content and I realize how tough it is but focus will really boost the value of watching a video.
thanks for that we need more comments like this
I bought a leer 122 and it came with a leaky gasket that required three trips to the shop to fix. A big gap between the seal and window door which made the lock not work this also took three trips to the shop. Now my two back Bay windows are leaking water that soaks the side rails. I only owned this camper for three weeks. I will never buy leer again.
make more videos
Why not put a rubber mat on Truck bed and then a Mattress to to sleep on ! Then you have a lot more Room inside Truck Cap for sleeping Vs Only about 1 foot of Space to Sleep in
Well I mean you could do that but then you’d have to take all of your gear out of your truck in order to sleep in the bed. With the platform you can store most of your gear under the platform and not worry about moving everything in and out every time.
Leer caps are junk . i just has the third lear top installed on friday and monday going back to the dealer to have them reorder cap number four. Cap 1 returned due to bad paint and bad side windows, cap 2 returned due to bad side windows ( looked like cheap warped plastic ) .Cap 3 , i spent $900.00 more on to get better side windows .outside cap looked great but carpeted headliner was not glued rights and falling off. Leer has no quality control and no customer service, I'm just glad the dealer is so good and that it keeps on replacing them. Do not buy leer, their price is not worth the poor' quality you receive and the total lack of customer support this company will give you
God help you if one of you farts in your sleep 🤢
Dang, can't really justify $3200 if offroading shifts it around...That would drive me insanely OCD.